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The new summer capital: Naldehra  Looking forward to taking a break from the monotonous and hectic city life and spending a lazy weekend, or maybe even a week-long vacation at a hill station with minimal human obstruction and without even having to worry about getting stuck in jammed roads? Then, welcome to Naldehra! Nestled between the beautiful lofty ranges of the Himalaya and just a while away from the hustle-bustle of the 'summer capital', Simla, Naldehra, is definitely going to mesmerize you with its phenomenal beauty and leave you absolutely mellowed out. The blue sky, the misty clouds, the lofty mountains, and the endless lush green expanse of the cedar tree forest, might make you want to never go back home!    From wherever you stand and every glimpse that you take of it, you get to see an absolutely different picture painted in front of you.  H...

TITLE- BEYOND THE BARBED WIRES Kashmir! The name of the paradisal land has lately become synonymous to terror, fear and disturbance. But amidst the wires and sign boards, the city holds in its lap the personified form of the most beautiful painting ever painted. Srinagar, the capital of union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, located at a height of 1585 mts gives you snow laden mountains and landscape. Speaking of the local attractions, haven’t all of us wanted that shikara ride ever since Shami Kapoor’s lake romance in “ye chand sa roshan chehra, zulfo ka rang sunehra…”? Dal lake, the second largest in the territory forms undoubtedly the most famous allurement. It is 20ft deep and houses more than 50 houseboats loaded with every amenity equivalent to a 5 star hotel. Floating garden, floating market and the ride along boats selling jewels, handicrafts, eateries and the staple kahwa - all floating at the surface of the lake- make it an absolute thrill. What one finds ...